Zach Morris
18
YEARS OLD
NSW
NEWPORT SLSC
8th
2020/2021 SERIES
swim
STRENGTH
Bio
After a quick taste of the 2019/20 Nutri-Grain Series, Zach Morris was determined to race against the IronMen across each round in 20/21. From the NSW Central Coast, Morris idolised Nutri-Grain IronMan champion Kendrick Louis every since the two crossed paths when Morris was a child. Fast-forward to today, Moz finished 8th overall in the 2020/21 Nutri-Grain Series, and has a bronze medal from Round 3 to go with it.
Zach, how old were you when youstarted surf lifesaving and why?
6 years old. I joined because all my friends did it.
Who was your hero growing up in surf lifesaving?
Kenji (Kendrick Louis). I got a couple of photos with him when I was young and have looked up to him ever since.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
Put your blinkers on.
Your advice for aspiring Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain athletes?
Go hard.
What do you think about during a race?
“Finish the race.”
Zach, what has been a high and low in your IronMan journey?
High: Representing Australia
Low: Not too many lows just yet – but the early morning starts are always tough.
Do you have a secret talent?
I’m really good at solving puzzles.
How do you relax away from competition?
Watching Netflix, and eating chocolate and lollies.